Wildfire smoke will kill 2 million people by 2050: Study
If global warming continues at its current pace, wildfire smoke could kill around 70,000 Americans each year, nearing 2 million people by 2050, a new Nature study warned. Rising temperatures are intensifying wildfires, releasing toxic particles that worsen heart and lung diseases. The study stated smoke exposure is one of the most severe climate-related health risks facing the US.